1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1957 Wartburg 312 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Wartburg |
| Model | 203 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
